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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1948
Page
5
The Huntsville Times notes the South’s opposition to Truman civil rights proposals and argues extremist violence hindered any cross region coalition. North and East delegates pushed stronger civil rights planks while Southern lawmakers avoided floor debates and faced pressure from extremists.
A columnist muses on the uniform blank look of American women and its effect on chivalry. He quotes a European observer puzzled by identical faces despite varied dress and suggests mannequins and insecurity as possible causes, noting men suffer rude reaction when courtesy is ignored.
United States Steel Corp boosted prices by an average 9.34 a ton to offset a 9 percent wage rise for 170000 production workers. The move restores a prior 1.25 reduction and cites rising costs, with variability by product.
Mrs. John N. Courchesne protested outside the jail after her two young sons were denied a personal visit with their father who was held for safekeeping on a disorderly conduct charge. She then entered the city jail, was charged with disorderly conduct, and the couple were separated by deputies. Welfare workers offered no details from the family.
The Alabama Department of Agriculture announces a mobile laboratory tour across southeastern counties including Abbeville Headland and Dothan for on site testing of foods drugs cosmetics gasoline and kerosene. Two mobile labs will operate in Dothan from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to check adulteration and standard compliance on official samples with a Montgomery central lab handling official commodity analysis.
In Houston County Alabama Probate Court the estate of Rebecca Stephens is administered by W F Neese as administrator. All persons having claims must present them within the statutory period or be barred. Notice dated July 7, 1948 specifies filing requirements and deadlines.
Publication notice in Circuit Court of Hot County Alabama. Ruth Beachem sues Holley Beachem. Respondent must plead answer or demur to the complaint within four weekly issues in The Dothan Eagle. Deadline stated as the ith day of Ati.
A steady stream of South American military missions visits Brookley Air Force Base as guests of the U S Army and Air Force. Argentine officer students recently arrived with Brazil Ecuador and Bolivia delegations marking improved hemispheric ties. Over 200 have visited since January 1 with Lt Paul A Martin coordinating welcome efforts.
The fragment reflects on a cold idealized feminine image and its shift across life spans. It suggests girls abandon old standards as they grow into nylons and later reveal warmth in old age, noting how children and elderly women remain appealing.
An American officer in Santiago asked Martin to locate small oil stores in Chile. He found a couple and ships arrived, aiding Chilean contacts. A new glass type, suitable for sunlamps and labware, heats to 1800F and cools rapidly without breaking, composed mainly of silica.
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